The Shapeshifting Detective
Developed by D'Avekki Studios Ltd, Wales Interactive · Published by Wales Interactive
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by D'Avekki Studios Ltd, Wales Interactive, published by Wales Interactive — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Shapeshifting Detective.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 32-bit
- Processor: 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11.0 compatible video card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
Supported languages (12)
The Shapeshifting Detective FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Shapeshifting Detective?
Steam classifies The Shapeshifting Detective as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by D'Avekki Studios Ltd, Wales Interactive. The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.
How much does The Shapeshifting Detective cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Shapeshifting Detective at $2.54. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Shapeshifting Detective single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Shapeshifting Detective: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Shapeshifting Detective on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Shapeshifting Detective for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Shapeshifting Detective out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 6, 2018.
What platforms is The Shapeshifting Detective on?
The Shapeshifting Detective is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Shapeshifting Detective single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Shapeshifting Detective cost?
Steam lists it at $2.54.
Does The Shapeshifting Detective have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 21 achievements for The Shapeshifting Detective.
What is The Shapeshifting Detective's Metacritic score?
The Shapeshifting Detective has a Metacritic score of 66/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Shapeshifting Detective?
The Shapeshifting Detective is developed by D'Avekki Studios Ltd, Wales Interactive and published by Wales Interactive.
Where to get The Shapeshifting Detective
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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